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Devilman

2004·Movie
1h 56min
IMDb3.9Rotten Tomatoes–40%

Where to watch

Fandango at Home FreeNight Flight+RetrocrushScreamboxAsianCrush

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High energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Violence8
  • Tension7

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Fantasy, war, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

Skip it if

You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers you

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About

A scientific exploration in search of a new energy source unleashes a group of powerful demons who begin possessing human bodies and destroying civilization. Close friends Akira and Ryo wind up on different sides of this epic struggle. Akira’s inner strength allows him to maintain his identity and fight for good, but the weaker Ryo is completely overtaken by Satan himself.
Dark FantasyDemonsApocalypticTragedyInner StrengthSocial CommentaryFriendshipViolence

Crew

Directed by:
Hiroyuki Nasu
Written by:
Go Nagai, Machiko Nasu
Produced by:
Tsutomu Tomari, Riuko Tominaga, Toshiyuki Matsui
Composed by:
Hiroko Shimabukuro

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Devilman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Devilman worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 3.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Devilman rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Devilman?

1 h 56 min

Devilman runs 1 h 56 min.

What language is Devilman in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Devilman?

4CAJPNLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Devilman in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Devilman use?

Lighter and SofterNon-Serial MovieEvil CounterpartComposite CharacterHumans Are SpecialAdaptational AttractivenessBloodier and GorierToo Good for This Sinful EarthAlways Save the GirlGhibli HillsDarker and EdgierMs. Fanserviceand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 storytelling tropes for Devilman, including Lighter and Softer, Non-Serial Movie, Evil Counterpart.